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2019 Map of Babbitt

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Babbitt
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Babbitt sits at the heart of this Iron Range landscape, characterized by the dense waters of Birch Lake and the meandering course of the Partridge River. The town's grid, featuring streets like Maple Blvd and Dogwood Blvd, contrasts with the surrounding expanse of the Superior National Forest. To the southeast, the Amax site points to the region's long-standing connection to the mining industry.

Water dominates the northern half of the area, where Birch River Narrows connects smaller basins, and numerous islands like Deer Island and Blueberry Island dot the lakes. The presence of the Po and well-defined residential blocks in the north suggests a community built for the workforce. Recreational development is evident through the Birch Plantation Ski Trail and Stony Spur Trail, which weave through the timberlands and wetlands between Butterfly Lake and Finn Bay.